Telecom Best Practice
All Is Not Well On the Telecom Front!
Over the past 8 years, CPT has consistently focused on case law and the relationship between operators and site providers with timely updates. It's clear a further event is now necessary and thus a small team of leading practitioners have been invited to review the cases and identify their key features. The speakers will explore the issues that continue to rage in the marketplace, and what is needed to make the market work. The programme is brought to you virtually. It will be a mix of presentations and debate to eek out the issues for the audience.
| Start Date | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 November 2024 | Virtual Seminar |
Note: All prices are to be paid in GBP and are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate
The Communications Act 2003, The Electronic Communications Code - enacted in 2017, and the subsequent Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, along with a host of regulations was meant to deliver a robust and effective legislative framework for the rapid deployment of telecom infrastructure and deliver a modern and first class communication network throughout the UK. Yet the Code elicited a plethora of disputes in the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), and the subsequent Act was meant to address the shortcomings of the earlier Act.
A host of recent cases emerging from the Land Tribunal Scotland, the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber), and the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) suggests that relations between operators and site providers remains antagonistic and the delivery of the a world beating telecom infrastructure remains an unfulfilled dream.
Speakers
- David Holland, Immediate Past Chair of the CPA and Partner, Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP
- Stephanie Tozer KC, Barrister, Falcon Chambers
- Fern Scofield, Barrister, Falcon Chambers
- Colin Cottage BSc (Hons) MRICS RICS Registered Valuer, Managing Director - Compensation, Ardent
- Paul Williams MRICS MAPM ACIArb, Head of Telecommunications, Carter Jonas
Programme
Welcome and Introduction from the Conference Chair, David Holland
Case Review
Valuation Matters
Negotiations and Relations between Operators and Site Providers
- Tensions between the parties remain – predicted by the Lords debate?
- How do these cases affect negotiations in the market
- Impact on inflation on base compensation payments
- With small uplifts awarded at Tribunal, is it worth taking cases to the first tier?
- Alternatives to the first tier. The role of ADR
- Ongoing frictions:
- Valuation issues are receding
- Operators want increased rights for access
- Site providers wanting to take back possession for disposal and redevelopment
- More legislation and prescription?